The Magick of Practical Transition: Embracing Change

║The Lion's Gate portal is said to be the opening of a rare window between the spiritual and physical worlds when the Sun in Leo, the star Sirius, the Orion's Belt constellation, and the planet Earth all come into alignment each year. This celestial event lasts from July 28 -August 12, yet the portal officially activates on August 8th (this year). ―Kate Rose

The Lions Portal Opens, thus begins our Goddess Sadhana.  

    The Magick of Practical Transition: Embracing Change     

Goddess Sadhana   Session vi   August 8th - September 10th

A self-paced 33 day sadhana which begins on the Lions Gate Portal and ends on the Harvest Moon.

The Magick of Practical Transition: Embracing Change is a sacred process of shedding; not just letting go, but willingly releasing whatever is needed, as we are able, in order to prepare for a fresh, new beginning. It's a chosen journey, and the practice of consciousness being. As our being undergoes transmutation, regeneration - transition! All transitions are an intensely personal and practical matter, but when our Cosmic Mother gets involved, it's pure magick! 

Magick that makes the seemingly impossible, suddenly possible! 

Can you feel it? Her magick is stirring and aligning for our benefit! 

Pay attention. She's offering you a divine gift: Heightened Awareness. 

And, an invitation to release, and allow.

If the unknown seems a little scary, please don't worry. Her invitation is backed by massive amounts of support, encouragement and empowerment. So, release any fear... She's here, and fully present, to witness your rebirth. Only, this time, you're birthing your self! But, you can totally count on Her being there for you. She's staying the duration; as doula, midwife, spirit guide and friend. Just relax. Trust that it's safe for you to release. . . and receive.

She's presenting a magickal window of opportunity! 
Fearlessly choose! So you can joyfully receive, embrace, enjoy, celebrate, share and live whatever is on the other side... What's on the other side, you ask? Well, that is up to you; it all depends on what you allow and how willingly you allow. Just promise to be willing to allow. . . You'll be so glad you did. 

Throughout this 33 day sadhana expect to feel and experience the cosmic energies as allowing. 

Allow a door in your consciousness to open... Allow yourself to move forward completely aware of your needs, desires and choices... Allow the portal of understanding, self compassion or mindfulness to open your perception into a new reality. Allow your inner goddess and heightened awareness to guide you as you live and breathe and move forward, as you go with the flow, rest, pay attention (to messages, signs and magick), and witness your own magickal transmutation.

It's as if the Universe is encouraging us to take advantage of this divine opportunity to re-evaluate our habits, choices, and the overall pattern or direction of our life so we can restore balance. Now is the time for us to be brave, to take a risk, to release and make the necessary changes that will bring us into harmony with our inner goddess - our best possible life. So, as you practice sadhana allow time and space to re-examine your feelings, thoughts and perspective, re-consider the whys and how's, and release. 

By paying attention to ourselves, others, nature, and the cyclic flow of our life, we become acutely aware of what needs to be released; which also empowers us to honestly acknowledge and determine what's truly meaningful and important. As we do, little by little, we will simply release what isn't working, what doesn't feel good, and what we've outgrown, so we can make space for what we truly want... so we can consciously choose what we soulfully desire.

We begin by slowing down, witnessing, decluttering, and regrouping in a gentle, no pressure, sort of way.

Spend some time, today, in contemplation. And for the next four days pay attention to what holds your attention. Make note of the habits, choices, thoughts, daily rituals and anything else that you sense, or know, doesn't align with your highest vision, your soulful longings, or desired expression of self.

Relax, and rest, as you begin the process of letting go. . .  

This goddess sadhana is an invitation to care for yourself in new ways.

It's an open door invitation to a fresh start, a new beginning, a more authentic version of yourself; a chance to redesign your daily life in ways that feel more supportive, loving, healing, nourishing, nurturing, healthy, and fun!

Allow your inner goddess to be your guide during your sadhana practice.

Instead of focusing your attention and energy on many aspects or faces of the Divine Feminine, select only one. Choose a Goddess that you already know or feel comfortable with (or, one you want to know) and allow her to be your companion, inspiration and voice of wisdom. Or, don't choose any - and invite your own inner goddess to come forth!

This Sadhana Practice is intentionally simple.

Allow the energies to flow. There are no limitations, or rules stating how you are to practice this goddess sadhana, or how to engage with the four practices below. Only that you vow to do so in your own unique ways while listening to and being guided by the divine feminine!

    ⌘Goddess Sadhana Daily Practices:

• Meditation - actually meditate, or just daydream, journal, or set aside a few minutes to relax and clear your mind. Each day, you determine when, where, and how long. Stick to a routine or free flow - squeezing it in during random free moments...
• Move your Body - stretch, dance, practice yoga, go for a walk, spin, run, whatever you choose, for however long you choose. Just stir the stagnant energies by engaging in physical motion.
• Mingle with Mother Earth - whether you simply yet consciously witness the ever-changing sky, hug or climb a tree, lay upon the earth, dig in the dirt or sand, walk in the rain, pick flowers, swim in a lake or the ocean, dine Al Fresco, feed the birds, or let the wind blow through your hair...  Respect, acknowledge or reconnect with the beauty and wonder of nature.
• Manifest - create or complete something. Use your imagination, thoughts, feelings and desire to bring anything, large or small, into reality. Prepare a meal, make art, write a haiku or poetry, sing a song, sew a skirt, embroider pillowcases, made a vision board, plant seeds, give birth to a baby or your dreams, get crafty - whatever! Just be creative and express yourself.

That's it! These 4 simple practices will aid the process of your transition. The easy flow of this goddess sadhana is a much needed gift we can give to our self. We are not piling more tasks on our already overflowing schedule or burdening ourselves in any way. We are simply making the choice throughout our day to be aware, to move, to rest, to create. 

Each simple choice, tiny effort, or change made during our sacred practice allows release. And, every release empowers us to continue making small or huge, magickal and practical changes! As you restfully but consciously move through these four simple but powerful daily sadhana practices, your awareness will sharpen, and you will begin to observe and witness yourself in more honest, objective ways.

Breathe. Release.

As you allow your feelings to emerge, you can begin to honor the wise guidance, message or gift they offer; thus allowing their release.

Breathe. Release.

As you honor yourself and your inner goddess, your desires will begin to stir. Watch for subtle ideas that reveal even more authentic ways of seeing, or doing, or being.

Breathe. Release.

As you acknowledge nature and the pattern of your daily life, you will become inspired to let go of heavy, awkward, unnecessary or stagnant energies.

Breathe. Release.

As you release the old, space will open within and without As if looking through an open door or window, you will begin to notice the light, and, the uplifting, soothing or exciting energies of change that are present during this sadhana session. And, you will find ways to welcome and embrace them.

 

Breathe. Release.

As you begin to step more and more into these energies, you will begin to to realize that you are moving through your life in new ways (ways that actually feel good and propel you forward). As you continue shedding the old ways that kept you stuck, ill, or unhappy, you will begin transitioning into a new, creative, expressive, joyful and intentional daily experience and expression.

Be gentle with yourself during this powerful opportunity for change. 

There is no need to radically force anything, unless you want to.

Breathe. Release.

Open. Receive.

Sadhana practice really is that simple.

Journal daily. 

Make note of your feelings, experiences, insights, thoughts and process. Keeping record of your journey enables you to hone your focus, see where changes are needed, be accountable to yourself, chart your progress, honor your inner goddess, and empower yourself in life changing ways. Journaling helps us bear witness to our self.

I find it helpful to keep a journal during sadhana practice to ground and hold all the wisdom, insight, guidance and encouragement that my inner goddess shares with me on mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. It provides a practical and magickal way to honor my sacred journey and deepen my respect for my authentic experience on my own unique Path of Beauty. 

Enjoy. 

Lovingly,

Leesa | The Gypsy Priestess

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